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Historical Items

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Item 17299

First Clock, Houlton, 1819

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: 1819 Location: Houlton Media: Wood, metal

Item 13642

Wall clock, Bucksport, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Bucksport Historical Society Date: circa 1897 Location: Bucksport Media: Wood, metal. glass

Item 15397

Houlton Grange Meeting Hall clock, ca. 1904

Contributed by: Houlton Grange Date: circa 1904 Location: Houlton Media: Wood

Tax Records

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Item 148195

Assessor's Record, 600-604 Congress Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Schwartz David & Sons, Inc. Use: Stores & Offices

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 110265

City Hall clock tower, Portland, 1910

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1910 Location: Portland Client: City of Portland Architect: Carrere & Hastings

Online Exhibits

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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

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The Arrival of Winter

The astronomical arrival of winter -- also known as the winter solstice -- marks the year's shortest day and the season of snow and cold. It usually arrives on December 21.

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Giving Thanks

Cultures from the ancient Greeks and Chinese to contemporary societies have set aside time to give thanks, especially for the harvest. In 1941, the United States set a permanent date for the observance.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Lincoln, Maine - Methodist Church, Lincoln, ca. 1925

"The town clock is in the vestry of the church and was a gift from Isaac Burton. The clock first struck on Nov."

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First Parish in Portland

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Farm Life

"They would wake up early, at five o’ clock, to do chores around the farm and house. She worked in the gardens."

My Maine Stories

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Story

Biddeford City Hall: an in-depth tour of this iconic building
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Visual tour and unique insights of Biddeford’s historical landmark

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Working at International Paper and being part of the community
by Gary Desjardens

Working for International Paper and volunteering for the Special Olympics of America

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John Coyne from Waterville Enlists as a Railroad Man in WWI
by Mary D. Coyne

Description of conditions railroad men endured and family background on John Coyne.